Bar Manager

Sinatra Bar & Lounge & The Southern Turf Club

Position Summary

Sinatra Bar & Lounge and The Southern Turf Club are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and hospitality-driven Bar Manager to oversee all bar operations across both concepts. This position is responsible for leading bar teams, maintaining exceptional guest experiences, driving profitability, controlling inventory and labor costs, and ensuring the highest standards of cocktail execution, wine and spirits knowledge, cleanliness, and professionalism.

The ideal candidate thrives in high-volume, upscale hospitality environments and possesses strong leadership, organizational, and operational skills with a deep understanding of beverage programs, inventory management, and team development.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and motivate bartenders, barbacks, and support staff
• Create a positive, professional, and accountable culture behind the bar
• Recruit, interview, onboard, and train new bar team members
• Conduct ongoing education on cocktails, wine, spirits, beer, service standards, and upselling techniques
• Coach team members on execution, timing, cleanliness, and guest interaction
• Write and manage bartender and barback schedules while maintaining labor goals
• Assist with disciplinary action, performance reviews, and conflict resolution when necessary

Beverage Operations

• Maintain consistency and quality across all cocktails, wine service, beer service, and specialty beverages
• Oversee daily bar setup, prep, cleanliness, organization, and closing procedures
• Ensure bars are properly stocked, labeled, and prepared for service at all times
• Develop and maintain cocktail features, seasonal menus, and specialty offerings
• Work closely with ownership and management on beverage innovation and program development
• Maintain strong relationships with distributors and vendor representatives
• Maintain strong working knowledge of bar cost, inventory systems, and product usage
• Place liquor, beer, wine, and NA beverage orders with approved vendors
• Monitor and manage pars to prevent outages while minimizing excess inventory and dead stock
• Conduct regular inventory counts and identify variances, waste, and opportunities for improvement
• Analyze PMIX reports, sales trends, and usage reports to optimize purchasing decisions
• Maintain accurate invoice processing and product receiving procedures
• Understand allocated liquors and specialty wine purchasing strategies
• Work proactively to reduce over-ordering, shrinkage, and unnecessary spending
• Maintain strict controls to identify and prevent theft, over-pouring, unauthorized comps, and product loss
• Monitor bartender cash handling procedures and ensure compliance with company standards
• Investigate inventory variances and operational inconsistencies
• Ensure all staff follow responsible alcohol service procedures and local/state liquor laws

Guest Experience

• Lead by example in providing exceptional hospitality and memorable guest experiences
• Maintain a visible and active floor presence during service
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and efficiently
• Collaborate with management to elevate overall beverage and nightlife experiences

Administrative & Operational Duties

• Maintain accurate schedules, inventory reports, ordering guides, and training materials
• Ensure all health department, sanitation, and safety standards are met
• Assist with private events, cocktail classes, holiday brunches, and specialty activations
• Collaborate with FOH and culinary leadership to ensure seamless service execution
• Participate in manager meetings, menu development, and operational planning

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bar management experience in upscale, high-volume hospitality environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, wine, spirits, beer, and classic service standards
• Beverage cost controls
• Inventory management
• Labor management
• PMIX analysis
• Scheduling
• Experience managing multiple bars or venues preferred
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and high-volume events
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to lead by example in both hospitality and professionalism

Preferred Traits

• Passion for hospitality and guest experience
• Strong attention to detail and operational excellence
• Calm under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Creative mindset with interest in cocktail development and beverage trends
• Self-motivated, accountable, and solutions-oriented
• Team-first mentality with strong leadership presence
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Bonus opportunities based on performance
• Opportunity for growth within an expanding hospitality group
• Access to industry tastings, education, and vendor events

Working at Sinatra Bar & Lounge

Health Insurance

Strict Dress Code

Tips Paid Nightly

HR Department

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Summary

Sinatra Bar & Lounge celebrates Frank Sinatra’s enduring cultural legacy and his special connection to Music City with a distinctive, Rat Pack-era feel in the heart of Nashville’s historic Printers Alley. Located in Icon Entertainment Group’s Southern Turf Building, Sinatra Bar & Lounge’s warm, intimate atmosphere features an extraordinary collection of Sinatra memorabilia, from ticket stubs and the official program from the singer’s 1976 performance at the Grand Ole Opry with Count Basie to curated photographs and several of Sinatra’s own paintings, as well as live music every day. A carefully-cultivated menu includes some of Sinatra’s personal favorites, traditional Italian dishes, steaks, an array of classic cocktails and more. Sinatra Bar & Lounge is also the only establishment in the world that serves Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Century – the 100-proof bourbon created in 2015 for the centennial of Sinatra’s birth – by the drink, a nod to the legendary singer’s role in elevating the Jack Daniel’s brand. Offering one of Nashville’s most unique and elevated entertainment experiences, Sinatra Bar & Lounge is a must for any fan of “Ol’ Blue Eyes.” For more information, visit: SinatraNashville.com.About Icon Entertainment GroupFounded by celebrated entrepreneur and real estate investor Bill Miller, Icon Entertainment & Hospitality is a real estate development and hospitality company that owns and operates some of the most popular establishments in Nashville – including the Johnny Cash Museum, Sinatra Bar & Lounge, Patsy Cline Museum, Nudie's Honky Tonk, House of Cards, Johnny Cash's Bar & BBQ and Skull's Rainbow Room – as well as the Southern Turf Lofts and Music City Threads merchandise line. Since opening the Johnny Cash Museum in 2013 – the first component of a presence in downtown Nashville that is now comprised of more than 100,000 square feet of commercial real estate – Icon has welcomed millions of patrons from around the world to its dining and entertainment establishments. USA Today, Forbes, Time, Rolling Stone, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Southern Living, Marie Claire, AAA and TripAdvisor are just a few of the outlets and organizations that have honored and awarded Icon’s establishments with distinction, solidifying their status as “must-visit” Music City attractions and dining experiences.